wheeltirebrakecaliperfixedThe chapter presents important information required to properly select wheels, tires, and brakes for aircraft. Methodologies to allow the designer to better size and select these landing gear components are introduced. Additionally, a number of important concepts regarding fixed ...
Your motorcycle’s steering and handling are made possible by the front fork. The handlebars connect to fork tubes on either side of the front wheel that house hydraulic springs in the suspension; this tube connects to legs (called sliders) that attach to the front axle and control movement o...
SIX BASIC TYPES OF SKIDS ARE FRONT WHEEL, REAR WHEEL, ALL WHEEL, SPINOUT, POWER SKIDS, AND HYDROPLANING. AS A RULE OF THUMB MEASUREMENT, HYDROPLANING WILL OCCUR AT NINE TIMES THE SQUARE ROOT OF THE TIRE PRESSURE. SOME FACTORS INVOLVED IN JACKKNIFING...